High-Risk Mommas?

[mlgnumbers]

I searched the board and didn't find a High-Risk thread or check-in. Are there any other High Risk Mommas out there? Care to participate in a semi-regular thread keeping tabs on each other?

[MadApple]

I'm wondering if they'll classify this pregnancy as high risk or not. My last pregnancy was high risk because of a single umbilical artery, and then I had a placental abruption at 33 weeks and had an emergency c-section. The risk of another abruption increases tenfold after having one, so I'm worried.

I'd be interested in a check in.

[mlgnumbers]

Jul 15, 2015 13:09:26 GMT -5 MadApple said:

I'm wondering if they'll classify this pregnancy as high risk or not. My last pregnancy was high risk because of a single umbilical artery, and then I had a placental abruption at 33 weeks and had an emergency c-section. The risk of another abruption increases tenfold after having one, so I'm worried.

I'd be interested in a check in.

So glad I'm not alone! (But also sad that you're at increased risk and worried.) Let's start a check-in and hope that no one has to join us, although I suspect we'll gain participants as the weeks pass by. What day would work best for you?

I have had multiple early losses, and both of my children were born prematurely due to Pre-Term Pre-Mature Rupture of Membranes (pPROM). DD was born at 34w after PROM'ing at 32w. DS was (miraculously) born at 32w after he PROM'ed at 17w. I am at increased risk of PROM again, but our MFM team here feels they can manage my pregnancy to a healthy, successful end. I'll be going to the doctor every two weeks from the beginning, and I'll start 17P shots at 16w, and there's a chance I'll be on progesterone even before that point, depending on my levels. I'm nervous but trying to trust their medical expertise. 

[MadApple]

I'm fine with any day for the check in. I stop by to check the boards at least once a day.

[fignewt]

I would like a check-in too! I am high risk for several reasons (AMA and a blood clotting disorder) and right now I am dealing with borderline HG.
I mostly check the boards on Tuesdays and Thursdays (my in-the-office days), so either of those would be best for me.
Thanks for starting this thread!

[jess9802]

I'd be interested as well. High risk due to AMA and chronic hypertension.

[Missy0483]

I'm not sure if I'm high risk yet. I've had high blood pressure on and off for both prior pregnancies, worse in the last trimester. Several overnight stays, 24 hour urine collections, blood draws etc and diagnosed with gestational hypertension. First pregnancy I was induced at 39w1d and delivered by csection on 39w3d. Second pregnancy was a scheduled c-section (my area is not VBAC friendly), but ended up with a c-section at 38w4d because my blood pressure was 170/100 at my last appointment. First pregnancy I had bedrest for the last month, none with the second. I'm not sure what the course of action is this time, but I will be having another c-section for sure.